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DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE FOR
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DEXTER T. BARRETT
Deputy Attorney General, 1915-1917
Hia Official Record Is one of Real Service to the
Tax Payers of Nebraska
Dexter T. Barrett was born and reared In Nebraska; graduated
from the State University, and has been admitted to the bar in the
Supreme Court of the United States, Supreme Court of Nebraska, and
several Federal Courts. Practiced law at Nelson, Nebraska, with the
late Hon. Roderick Dhu Sutherland Congressman .Fifth District of
Nebraska, 1897-1901, and In 1907 married Oolda A. Sutherland,
younger daughter of Mr. Sutherland. Is now associated in law prac
tice at Lincoln, Nebraska, with Hon. W. T. Thompson, former Attor
ney General of Nebraska and recently Solicitor of the United States
Treasury. Has been actPng as special counsel for Hon. Gran; L.
Shumway, Commissioner of Public Lands and Buildings. Mr. Bar
rett's only brother, Melvin E. Barrett, Is serving his country ns an
artilleryman in France.
HIS RECORD
Dexter T. Barrett served as Deputy Attorney General of Nebras
ka from January 26, 1915, to June 1, 1917, and during that period of
time performed the following service for the taxpayers of the state.
Prepared, tried and won in the several courts, both state and
federal: f
The John O'Connor and Henry Kellar caes of Adams county in
volving over $100,000 of land and personalty which will eventually
be found to belong to the school funds of the state.
The Patterson Denial case upholding the state dental law.
The Central State Banking case sustaining the order of the
State Banking Board.
The Bock Island Occupation Tax c: se obtaining judgment for
over $5,000 against that railroad which refused to pay their full oc
cupation tax.
The Frank Iaams case, preventing Iaams from collecting over
$12,000 from the Depositors' Guaranty Fund to which he was not
entitled.
The Daniel B. Luten Patent cace, preventing Luten from collect
ing 10 per cent royalty upon all re-inforced concrete bridges built
in Nebraska, thus saving thousands of dollars for the taxp' yeis and
concerning which C. C. Collins, an eminent engineer of Kansas City
Mo., wrote:
"You certainly have put the kibosh on Luten. Every
one is congratulating you on the way you are handling this
case. We have been in several cases, but have never seen
the whole concrete art handled rs you r.re presenting it."
Prepared a large a number of opinions for State Officers and
County Attorneys, which were frenerally favorably commented upon
by the bench, bar. public and newspapers. (See Opinions Atty-Gen.
1915-16).
Prepared rules and regulations for adoption by the State Board
of Health intended to preserve and protect public health and aided
in every way possible ihe Pharmacy Hoard, Medical Board, Board of
Health: Nurses Hoard and Dental Board.
Served upon State Hoarcis. advising upon many matters in the
course of the transaction of State business concerning which sevvice
a former governor wrote:
"TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Dexter T. Barrett.
Deputy Attorney General. Berved the State of Nebraska for
two years and was accredited at one of the hert public of
ficials that has oerved in that department. Mr. Barrett Is a
man who goes at in a painstaking way whatever he under
takes and knows no such thing as failure. He has the phys
ical strength and the experience and other Qualifications to
succeed in his line of work. His experience as Deputy At
torney General is of great henetit to him, fitting him for the
profession of an attorney. When I was Governor of Ne
braska, Mr. Barrett served on some of the boards wKh me
and proved himself a capable and efficient official and I am
-lad to commend him to any one needing his services."
I nlMII II MAYOR OP 1 i i
Charles W. Bryan
LLBBhyggggh
Candidate for Governor
Opposes Profiteering
unswerving loyalty to
Wilxon In winning the
1 'ledges
President
war.
He believe Nebraska people are
lnal to the core. He would prompt
ly and udtvjuately punish anv dis
loyalty that might be found. He
would faithfully carry out the earn
est appeal of President Wilson, un
der date of July 26, to all governor
to take the initiative in preventing
mob rule.
He has filed for governor because
the state government Is not helping
rresiaeiu w llaoa prevent prontver
lng. He has a speriflc legislative pro
gram to protect the farmer, the
wage-earner and the consumer from
the war parasites.
If elected he will appoint no prof
iteer to office.
He would endeavor to promote
unity among the people and to co
ordinate their efforts to increase
food production and to support all war activities.
He believes the governor should act as leader In promoting the general
welfare of the people of the state.
His record as mayor of Lincoln in destroying monopoly control and re
ducing the cost of living is a guarantee that he will carry cut his campaign
pledges.
If You Favor His Program
Help Nominate Him in the
Democratic Primaries, August 20, 1918
Leading Stockmen Endorse
Senator Geo. W. Norris
Edward L. Burke, vice chairman of the Market Committee of the National
Slock Growers' Association, one of the most important factors in looking after the
interests of the Stock Growers, was specially endorsed by resolution at the An
nual Convention held at Alliance, June 11-14, 1918.
In his address Mr. Burke heartily commended Senator Norris for the assist
ance he had rendered the committee, and for his good work in the interests of
stock men. The work by Senator Norris, referred to by Mr. Burke, was perform
ed by him as a member of the Senate agricultural committee, where he is regard
ed as one of the strong men.
Senator Norris, as a member of this committee, secured the appropriation of
$500,000 last March for the investigation and treating of tuberculosis among
cattle.
What Senator Borah Says:
Washington, D. C, Aug. 5, 1918 "I have been an admirer of George Norris
ever since he began his distinguished career in the house. He was one of the pion
eers of the progressive movement at the capital. I have been closely associated
with him and his friends since he entered the senate. He is a clean, courageous and
patriotic public servant.
"There is no man who more faithfully and persistently urges legislation in be
half of the general public and the people than George Norris. He is able in de
bate, and exceedingly efficient and industrious in committee.
"I believe in him absolutely as a man and as a public servant, and hope he will
long continue to be in the place which he now occupies.
"W. E. BORAH (U. S. Senator)"
Vote for Senator Norris Republican Primaries August 20th
IMHJTICAI, ADVKKTISING
Charles W. Pool
Hyannls, Nebraska
DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE
FOR CONGRESSMAN
SIXTH DISTRICT
y
ad BPiSSaaaW
fJOW SERVING A SECOND TERM
A3 SECRETARY OF STATE
I homesteaded G40 acres in Grant
county In 1913 and have voted and
paid taxes In Grant county since tnat
time. 1 spend as much time in my j
home county as my official duties will
permit, but our State Constitution pro- I
vldes that the Secretary ot State must .
remain permanently at the capital ;
during his term of office. I have been !
a resident of Nebraska for more than
fifty years and believe that I am (a- j
miliar with the needs and wishes of I
her people.
The one great question before the
American people at present is that of
winning the war. If nominated and
elected I pledge to President Wilson
my moat earnest and loyal suport In
hie every effort to bring about that
result.
If you believe my past official rec
ord and pledges as to future action
Justify your support, I sball be grateful
for It
Primary Election. Aug. 20th; General
Election, Nov. 5th, 1918.
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me seamen say mere win oe a cnurie
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a fisherman in Torquay. A gale hav
ing taken place during the night, he
said he bad foreseen It, as he had no
ticed a etar ahead of the moon towing
her and another astern chasing her.
"I know'd 'twas coming then, safe
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Neil Cameron, cattle buyer
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